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Nova_Shaun
14-11-10, 08:42 PM
Hi new to the site and new to vauxhalls had mainly Fords and Volkswagens.

Bought this today off a member so you will all know it well. Really happy with it last owner has done loads to it always wanted a nova hatchback but loved the look of this saloon and was only round the corner.
http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq321/sconnaire/nova.jpg
http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq321/sconnaire/nova2.jpg

The main job to do is fit a bigger engine as the 1.2i 4 speed isnt quick enough for me. Its been fitted with Cav Gsi front brakes so its ready.

A redtop is out of the question as need it to be reliable and cant really afford the cost of buying a redtop and getting it fitted.
So this is what i hope someone can help with im thinking cav 1.8 or 2.0 8v engine as over xmas im going to keep a look out on ebay for a cheap whole car so i have everything.

What engine would you reccomend that will drop in easily without any headaches and what will i need exactly loom, gearbox etc?

Also if somebody has one for sale let me know and if there is anyone that could do the conversion for me i will pay them.
CHEERS SHAUN
Cle
14-11-10, 08:44 PM
Looks like a tidy car, id go for a 1600 on twin 40's :)
connor c
14-11-10, 08:47 PM
nice car lad,funk putting an xe in,if your going down the 2litre route the 8valve would be far more reliable ;)
Nova_Shaun
14-11-10, 08:51 PM
Ok mate cheers is the 2.0 out of the sri the same as the one out of a standard 2.0 cavalier as theres a 2.0 gls cheap by me
Damo
14-11-10, 10:27 PM
Ok mate cheers is the 2.0 out of the sri the same as the one out of a standard 2.0 cavalier as theres a 2.0 gls cheap by me

No mate it'll be the 115bhp NE engine still very capable mind but dont forget the conversion mounts and shafts.
Annie
15-11-10, 12:11 AM
Nice motor Im sure i've seen it somewhere before :p
Mazz
15-11-10, 10:19 AM
Correct me if i'm wrong but isn't fitting the 20NE/SEH the same as fitting an XE?

Why not throw an E16SE in there instead?
Sloth
15-11-10, 11:21 AM
id go for an e16se with a turbo setup.
maddogdaz666
15-11-10, 11:28 AM
why not put in a 1.6 16valve? Its easier and cheaper?
AlexW
15-11-10, 02:09 PM
What i was going to say, 1.6 16v, 100bhp straight out the box and can make up to 140-150bhp without mega monies. No need to worry about shafts, mounts, gearboxes or any of that. Just about 9 wires which are easy. Plenty of corsa's about to nick the engine from too, Cheap to pick up, newer than a XE/8v.
Buy all the bits, bring it over here to essex and have it fitted in a weekend.

I do like this nova though, Not usually a fan of 4doors but white makes it so cool.
Nova_Shaun
15-11-10, 06:15 PM
What i was going to say, 1.6 16v, 100bhp straight out the box and can make up to 140-150bhp without mega monies. No need to worry about shafts, mounts, gearboxes or any of that. Just about 9 wires which are easy. Plenty of corsa's about to nick the engine from too, Cheap to pick up, newer than a XE/8v.
Buy all the bits, bring it over here to essex and have it fitted in a weekend.

I do like this nova though, Not usually a fan of 4doors but white makes it so cool.

Okay mate nice one what age corsa these in as im not to hot on the engine codes? Thanks
Mieran
15-11-10, 07:29 PM
I would go for either x16xe or x18xe1
Sloth
15-11-10, 07:52 PM
c16xe.
Nova_Shaun
15-11-10, 08:48 PM
c16xe.

What engine is this and what car etc?
Nova_Shaun
15-11-10, 08:48 PM
I would go for either x16xe or x18xe1

What engine is this and what car etc?
John
15-11-10, 08:48 PM
Early corsa gsi.


Yeah i agree an x18xe1 would be sweet!
Mieran
15-11-10, 09:19 PM
What engine is this and what car etc?
C16XE = Corsa B GSI
X16XE = Corsa B sport

X18XE1 = Astra MK4 and Vectra B iirc (its a different engine to x18xe and z18xe)

I would personally go for the x18xe1, its a small block so will go in without hassle and got more power than the 1.6s as standard
John
15-11-10, 09:20 PM
C18XE = Corsa B GSI
X16XE = Corsa B sport

X18XE1 = Astra MK4 and Vectra B iirc (its a different engine to x18xe and z18xe)

I would personally go for the x18xe1, its a small block so will go in without hassle and got more power than the 1.6s as standard

C18XE was never fitted in the corsa b.
Mieran
15-11-10, 09:24 PM
typo lol
Nova_Shaun
15-11-10, 09:35 PM
Ok cheers so if i right in saying the x18xe1 is a 1.6 corsa b gsi and the x16xe is the 1.6 corsa b sport both will drop in withoust much hassle and i can use my drive shafts i will just need engine, box, ecu and loom

Cheers
Mieran
15-11-10, 09:38 PM
guide here

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129462